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Register To Vote

Those who meet the following requirements may register to vote:

You MUST be at least 17 years of age by the date of the next election and 18 of age by the General Election.

You MUST reside in the precinct 30 days prior to the next election.

You MUST not be convicted AND in jail.

You MUST not claim the right to vote anywhere else.

The following is required to be registered to vote:

Two forms of identification, with one showing your current residence address

One form of identification must be a permanent residence, such as a driver’s license, a hunting or fishing license, a student identification, or a copy of a piece of mail delivered to you at your residence. Voter registration deadlines

Voter registrations are accepted year-round, except during the 27 days prior to any election when voter registration is closed. Deadlines are publicized prior to every election. Those who are unregistered after the usual deadline may be able to take advantage of Grace Period Voter Registration. Contact the County Clerk’s office for more information.

Ways to register in Randolph County

You may register to vote in person by stopping by the County Clerk’s office during regular business hours.You may also register at the following locations in Randolph County:

Any village hall in Randolph County

You may also register in-person with a deputy registrar or precinct committeeman of either political party.

You may also download a voter registration form on-line, complete it and mail to the County Clerk’s office. When registering by mail you must vote in person the first time either at your polling place or by casting an absentee ballot in the County Clerk’s Office. Please read all instructions carefully and print legibly.

If you change your address or your name

If you have moved from one address in Randolph County to another address in Randolph County or you have had a legal name change, you need to notify the County Clerk’s Office.

Am I Registered to Vote?

You can now check your Randolph County voter registration status online. Enter your full first and last name as it appears on your voter registration card. If you are a registered voter, you will also be given the address of your precinct polling place.

Once your registration is established, you may also find the districts you reside in. Enter your street number and select your street/road name from the drop-down list. There may be several variations of a street or road name so check other possible choices if you get an error message.

Please note: This service is maintained by the Illinois State Board of Elections and is based on information transmitted by the local election authorities. The Randolph County Clerk’s office does not guarantee the accuracy of the information presented. If you experience problems, please contact the Randolph County Clerk’s office to confirm your registration status.

Where Do I Vote?

The following is a list of all current polling places in Randolph County. If you’re not sure of your precinct, check your voter registration card. You can also use the “Check My Registration” feature to find your precinct and polling place if you are registered.

Upcoming Election Information

Precinct Committeemen

Randolph County has 37 precincts and committeemen; they are elected every two years as per Illinois Election Code. They are elected at the General Primary Election by political parties; Democratic and Republican are the parties in Randolph County.

All committeemen in each political party make up the party’s central committee. By law they must select a chairman on the 29th day succeeding the primary in the general election which is held in the even numbered years. [10 ILCS 5/7-9 (a)] The chairman sets the direction for the party and may fill vacancies among the precinct committeemen.

Precinct committeemen are given statutory authority to appoint the judges of election for their political party in their precinct. If you wish to become a judge of election, contact your precinct committeeman for your party, or your political party chairman.

Precinct committeemen help their party’s candidates, organize fund-raisers, and may help introduce candidates to the voters in their precinct. Your precinct committeeman is usually a good source of information about candidates. You can find your committeeman by clicking on the link that goes with the party of your choice.

Elections

The Randolph County Clerk’s Office conducts all elections in a fair, accurate, impartial and efficient manner. We will preserve all election results and make said files accessible to all people.

Phone: 618.826.5000 ext. 191

Fax: 618.826.5730

Election Schedule

Even – General Primary – Third Tuesday in MarchYears – General Election – First Tuesday after the First Monday of November

Odd Years – Consolidates – First Tuesday following Passover

Absentee Voting Instructions

Persons may apply for an absentee ballot by mail or in person or calling the Clerk’s Office. Please remember that you do not need a reason to vote absentee, but you will not be able to go to the polls election day and cast a ballot. If you have any questions please call our office at 618.826.5000 ext. 191.

Voter Registration

The law requires registered voters to keep their name and address current. You cannot vote for local candidates if you are not correctly registered. You cannot vote on any local propositions if you are not correctly registered. Please contact the County Clerk’s Office at 618.826.5000 ext. 191, if you have changed your name and/or address and have not yet notified the Randolph County Clerk’s Office. Please remember registered voters who do not have a voter’s registration card, or who have questions regarding their registration; please call the Randolph County Clerk’s Office at 618.826.5000 ext. 191.

Election Results

Election totals are unofficial election night results and do not include provisional ballots or late arriving absentee ballots. Some election reports will not include valid write-in candidates or votes for those candidates. Contact the County Clerk’s Office for a certified canvass report showing official results.

Elections in Illinois are held on the following schedule:

Even-numbered years:

General Primary is held the third Tuesday in March

General Election is held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November

Odd-numbered years

Consolidated Election is generally held the first Tuesday in April

Click on the following links for information about the next election. Most links will be current approximately 60 days prior to each election.

You can also find additional information about state candidates, campaign finance information and voter guides at the Illinois State Board of Elections: Illinois State Board of Elections

Early & Absentee Voting

What is Early Voting?

Early voting allows all registered voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day by voting at pre-designated sites named by the County Clerk. Early voting is aimed at making voting more convenient and accessible to all citizens. Early voters must be registered voters with a valid picture ID showing their current voter registration address. No excuse or reason is necessary to take advantage of early voting. Early voters will cast their votes on computerized touch-screen voting machines.

What is Absentee Voting?

Absentee voting may be done by individuals who are unable to make it to their polling place on the day of election, yet still wish to exercise their right to vote. Absentee voting may be done in two different ways. You may request a mailed absentee ballot, or you may come into the County Clerk’s Office and vote absentee in-person. Absentee voting takes place in a larger time frame than early voting. Due to recent changes in Illinois law, an excuse or reason is no longer needed.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Recent changes in Illinois law make it easier than ever to vote by absentee ballot. You no longer need a reason or excuse to vote absentee. You must complete the correct absentee ballot request form and return it to the County Clerk’s office. Once your application is received and your voter registration status verified, you will be mailed a ballot to the address indicated on the application (your permanent address or another address). You must mark your ballot in secret and return the ballot by mail. The returned ballot must be postmarked prior to Election Day and received no later than the 14th day after the election. Please contact the Randolph County Clerk’s Office for an absentee ballot application.

Military and Overseas Voters

Thanks to the new Federal MOVE Act, it is now easier than ever for military families and overseas citizens to vote. Click here – http://www.fvap.gov to access the Federal Voting Assistance Program site, where you can complete, print and sign a downloadable registration and absentee ballot request form.

Randolph County Consolidated Election 2017

Randolph County General 2016 Ballot

Election Results

Election FAQs

The County Clerk is the chief election authority administering elections throughout Randolph County. The County Clerk is responsible for providing a variety of services to the voters including; voter registration and outreach programs, absentee, early and grace period voting, recruitment, training and scheduling of election judges, and election night tabulation of results. Our office also provides candidates, political parties, media, local units of government and the general public with election information including precinct lists, maps of political subdivisions, pollwatcher credentials and election results.